Kerala to Host Conclave on 25-Year Urban Policy

Rapid Summary

• The Kerala Urban Conclave will be held on September 12 adn 13 in Kochi, inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the Hyatt Convention Center.
• Aim: Formulate a thorough urban policy for Kerala’s development over the next 25 years based on the recommendations of the Urban Policy Commission.
• The commission, led by M. Satheesh Kumar from Queen’s University,Belfast,prepared a report comprising 33 studies and consultations with over 2,500 stakeholders across all districts.
• key participants include Ministers, mayors, and experts (local and international), including those from Global South countries with comparable urbanization traits.
• Large-scale exhibition focusing on urbanization to be held at Marine Drive from September 11 to 15.

background:

1. urban Challenges:

– Estimated urbanization rate: Kerala will be 92.8% urbanized by 2035 (Source: National Population Commission) with accelerating growth in rural-to-urban transitions.
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